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Geodesy is a branch of geophysics that studies the geometrical, structural, and gravitational properties of the Earth, their time evolution, and the dynamic interactions of the solid Earth with other physical components of the Earth system (atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and the core), at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. Geodesists also study the corresponding topics for other planets in the solar system.

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Upcoming Geodesy Section Webinar:
Speaker: Dr. Srinivas Bettadpur, University of Texas at Austin

Topic: Interesting geodesy problems for the future, and some new skill sets geodesists need for the next generation

Time: Apr 18, 2025 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 982 7574 0905
Passcode: 416537
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Congratulations to the 2024 AGU Geodesy OSPA winners for Outstanding Student Presentation Award:

Jacob Gambrill (Texas A&M University)

Presentation Title: Development of a Low-Noise Actuation Electronics for the Simplified Gravitational Reference Sensor (S-GRS) for Future Geodesy Missions

Isis Ariadna Mocino Sanchez (Universidad de Guanajuato)

Presentation Title: Recent Sea-Level Rise in the Gulf of Mexico: Faster Than Ever?

Tao Yuan (University of Colorado)

Presentation Title: Influences of glacial forcing on plate motions and seafloor spreading in the last glacial cycle

Daixin Zhao (Technical University of Munich)

Presentation Title: AI for GNSS Reflectometry: Empowering Earth Surface Monitoring from Space

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The 2024 AGU Honors in Geodesy Have Been Announced! 

Each year, AGU celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the Earth and space sciences. Today, we are excited to announce the Geodesy Section recipients of AGU's 2024 honors: 

Srinivas V. Bettapur, 2024 Charles A. Whitten Medal

Roland Bürgmann 2024 William Bowie Lecture

Thomas Herring 2024 Ivan I Mueller Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership

Hillary R. Martens 2024 John Wahr Early Career Award

Elifuraha Saria, 2024 Africa Award For Research Excellence In Earth And Ocean Sciences

Ross S. Stein, 2024 Paul G. Silver Award for Outstanding Scientific Service

We also recognize the newest AGU Fellows associated with the Geodesy Section: 

Professor Jianli Chen, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Professor Zhong Lu, Southern Methodist University

Please join us in congratulating our colleagues for their achievements!   

We also recognize the achievements of Professor Geoffrey Blewitt, former AGU Geodesy Section President, who was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.

See the AGU Honors Page for more details, including announcements of new AGU Fellows and award recipients from other sections.

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See the Geodesy Section Webinar Page for links to the recordings of the previous geodesy section webinars

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